November 17, 2022 at 5:30 PM - Regular School Board Meeting

I. Consent

II. Call to Order

III. Roll Call

IV. Pledge of Allegiance

V. Approval of Agenda

VI. Superintendent’s Report

VII. Removal of Consent Items for Discussion

VIII. Approval of Consent Items

VIII.A. Minutes of October 13, 2022 Policy Committee Meeting

VIII.B. Minutes of October 13, 2022 Regular School Board Meeting

VIII.C. Minutes of October 27, 2022 Special School Board Meeting

VIII.D. Authorization of Payments, Transfers, and Investment Activity

VIII.E. Personnel

VIII.E.1. Karla Meemken, retirement effective at the end of the 2022-23 school year, as Elementary Teacher at Sunrise River Elementary School

VIII.E.2. Stacy Fairbanks, leave request effective August 31, 2022 through October 6, 2022, as SPED Assistant at Life Work Center

VIII.E.3. Stacy Fairbanks, resignation effective October 6, 2022, as SPED Assistant at Life Work Center

VIII.E.4. Lori Farrell, resignation effective November 11, 2022, as School Age Care Adult Assistant at North Branch Area Education Center

VIII.E.5. Kirstin Perales, leave request effective November 7, 2022 through the end of the 2022-23 school year, as Fourth Grade Teacher at Sunrise River Elementary School

VIII.E.6. Arthur Tobin, leave request effective November 7, 2022 through June 30, 2023, as Director of Buildings and Grounds

VIII.E.7. Brett Carlson, leave request effective November 8, 2022 through December 20, 2022, as Director of Community Education and Early Learning

VIII.E.8. Samantha Bartz, leave request effective approximately February 20, 2023 through May 14, 2023, as Second Grade Teacher at Sunrise River Elementary School

VIII.E.9. Kelsey Lien, leave request effective approximately February 27, 2023 through May 21, 2023, as SPED Teacher at North Branch Area Education Center

VIII.E.10. Ramona Wideen, extension of leave request effective October 17, 2022 through November 27, 2022, as Lead Custodian at Sunrise River Elementary School

VIII.E.11. Jill Knutson, MEd, Step 10, beginning October 24, 2022, as Elementary Teacher at North Branch Area Education Center

VIII.E.12. Angela Cota, position change effective October 17, 2022, from Schoolkeeper to Custodian at North Branch Area High School

VIII.E.13. Joanie Tjomsland, position change effective October 17, 2022, from Schoolkeeper to Custodian at North Branch Area Education Center

VIII.E.14. Jennifer Daas, position change effective October 24, 2022, from Media/Health Clerk to Community Education Early Childhood Instructor, at North Branch Area Education Center

VIII.E.15. Abby Williams, employment effective September 26, 2022, as Lunchroom/Playground Assistant and SPED Assistant at North Branch Area Education Center

VIII.E.16. Sandra Jones, employment effective September 27, 2022, as Lunchroom/Playground Assistant at North Branch Area Education Center

VIII.E.17. Michelle Weston, employment effective October 10, 2022, as SPED Assistant at Sunrise River Elementary School

VIII.E.18. Ian Erickson, employment effective October 25, 2022, as Schoolkeeper at North Branch Area Public Schools

VIII.E.19. Ian Erickson, resignation effective November 7, 2022, as Schoolkeeper at North Branch Area Public Schools

VIII.E.20. Lena Erickson, employment effective October 25, 2022, as Media/Health Clerk at North Branch Area Education Center

VIII.E.21. Kacee Meyer, employment effective October 25, 2022, as SPED Assistant at North Branch Area High School

VIII.E.22. Fawn Sparks, employment effective October 25, 2022, as Schoolkeeper at North Branch Area Public Schools

VIII.E.23. 2022-23 Extra Curricular Winter Coach Positions

VIII.E.23.a. Roberta Disrud, Class 3, Step 9, as Head Coach for Dance

VIII.E.23.b. Gina Scott, Class 5, Step 5, as Assistant Coach for Dance

VIII.E.23.c. Todd Dufault, Class 1, Step 6, as Head Coach for Boys Basketball

VIII.E.23.d. Ryan Minke, Class 3, Step 9, as Assistant Coach for Boys Basketball

VIII.E.23.e. Shane Ray, Class 3, Step 4, as Assistant Coach for Boys Basketball

VIII.E.23.f. Chris Johnson, Class 2, Step 10, as Head Coach for Gymnastics

VIII.E.23.g. Alison Trampe, Class 1, Step 5, as Head Coach for Girls Basketball

VIII.E.23.h. Jessica Audette, Class 3, Step 5, as Assistant Coach for Girls Basketball

VIII.E.23.i. Kyle Groh, Class 3, Step 3, as Assistant Coach for Girls Basketball

VIII.E.23.j. Kyle Kahl, Class 1, Step 8, as Head Coach for Wrestling

VIII.E.23.k. David Kaiser, Class 3, Step 1, as Assistant Coach for Wrestling

VIII.E.23.l. Steve Christensen, Class 6, Step 10, as Coach for Middle School Girls Basketball

VIII.E.23.m. Jim VanEerden, Class 6, Step 10, as Coach for Middle School Girls Basketball

VIII.E.23.n. Jim VanEerden, Class 6, Step 10, as Coach for Middle School Boys Basketball

VIII.E.23.o. Joel Santjer, Class 9, Step 10, as Weightroom Supervisor for 2nd Trimester

VIII.E.24. 2022-23 Activity Advisor Position

VIII.E.24.a. Becky Leuer, Class 6, Step 4, as 7-9 FTC Robotics Coordinator

VIII.E.24.b. Laura Michels, Class 7, Step 4, as One Act Director

VIII.E.24.c. Laura Michels, Class 3, Step 5, as Auditorium Coordinator/Tech Club Advisor

VIII.F. Annual Assurance of Compliance Report

VIII.G. Contract Between Independent School District No. 138, North Branch, and
Dave Fisk, beginning August 29, 2022 to January 14, 2023 for Providing Teacher Services to the High School Elective Class Entitled Auto Mechanics

VIII.H. Acceptance of Donations
Minnesota Statute 123B.02 permits school boards to "...receive, for the benefit of the district, bequests, donations, or gifts for any proper purpose and apply the same to the purpose designated.  In that behalf, the board may act as trustee of any trust created for the benefit of the district, and for the benefit of pupils thereof."

Therefore, the Superintendent recommends the following resolution:

BE IT RESOLVED by the School Board of Independent School District No. 138 that the School Board accept with appreciation the following contributions and permit their use as designated by the donors.

IX. Open Mic: Open mic is a time for public comment. However, it is not a means to have issues added to this evening’s agenda. It is also not a means to discuss specific individuals negatively in public, either by name or position. If you would like district follow up to comments, please leave appropriate contact information on the open mic sign-in sheet. Please limit your comments to three minutes.

X. Old Business

X.A. Consider Second Reading of the Following Policies

X.A.1. Policy 503-NB - Student Attendance

X.A.2. Policy 504-NB - Student Dress and Appearance

X.A.3. Policy 530-NB - Immunization Requirements

XI. New Business

XI.A. Preliminary Financial Statement Report

XI.B. Consider Resolution Canvassing Returns of Votes of School District General and Special Election

XI.C. Consider Resolution Authorizing Issuance of Certificates of Election and Directing the School District Clerk to Perform Other Election Related Duties

XI.D. Consider Resolution Establishing Combined Polling Places for Multiple Precincts and Designating Hours During Which the Polling Places will Remain Open for Voting for School District Elections Not Held on the Day of a Statewide Election

XI.E. Consider Revised Personnel Policies Providing Terms and Conditions for Non-
Union Employees Effective July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023

XI.E.1. 12 Month Hourly Personnel

XI.E.2. 12 Month Salaried Personnel

XI.E.3. Accountant

XI.E.4. Director of Activities

XI.E.5. Director of Buildings and Grounds

XI.E.6. Co-Directors of Community Education and Early Learning

XI.E.7. Director of Finance and Human Resources

XI.E.8. Director of Teaching and Learning

XI.E.9. Director of Technology

XI.E.10. JROTC Instructors

XI.F. Consider Approval of 2022-23 Superintendent and School Board Goals

XI.G. Consider First Reading of the Following Policies

XI.G.1. Policy 413 - Harassment and Violence (Annual review, no changes)

XI.G.2. Policy 506-NB - Student Discipline (Annual review. MSBA changes to references and language)

XI.G.3. Policy 514 - Bullying Prohibition Policy (Annual review. MSBA changes to references and language)

XII. Addendum

XII.A. Consent

XII.A.1. Letter of Agreement for Temporary Assignment of Certain Administrative Duties to the Lead Groundskeeper and Lead Custodian

XIII. Information

XIII.A. Fundraising Reports from May 1, 2022 through October 31, 2022

XIII.B. Board & Administrator November 2022 Issue

XIV. Board Requests

XV. Committee Reports

XVI. Dates to Remember

XVI.A. Thursday, December 8, 2022 Policy Committee Meeting, 4:30 pm, North Branch
Area Education Center, Conference Room, B122

XVI.B. Thursday, December 8, 2022, Regular School Board Meeting, 5:30 pm, North
Branch Area Education Center, Boardroom, Room C120

XVII. Adjournment